Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

Leaving behind the familiar shores of the West Coast for the opposite East Coast was a significant turning point in my life. In the spring of 2023, I made the decision to embark on a new chapter in my life and invest in my future through the MSA program at Continue reading Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

How Do Songwriters Use Analytics?

An Interview with My Roommate When I’m not working within the walls of the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I am often playing music with my roommate, Delia Vaisey. I play keyboard and sing backup vocals in her band. She is an incredible songwriter, and playing her songs is a welcome Continue reading How Do Songwriters Use Analytics?

Maximizing Fun at the Durham Bulls

Durham Bulls games are one of my favorite spring/summer events to attend. Games have everything you need to have a good time: home runs, hotdogs, beverages, cracker jacks, and the ever-exciting between-inning events. In this post, I will share with you some of my favorite between-inning events and how I Continue reading Maximizing Fun at the Durham Bulls

How Wordle Taught Me Python Fundamentals

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Before starting at the MSA this spring, I had no experience in programming. I learn best through jumping in and tackling projects, so when I thought about creating something to beat Wordle, I knew it would be the perfect way for me to start learning Python. Use this link to Continue reading How Wordle Taught Me Python Fundamentals